Genres Hard rock Members Geoff Reading | Genre Hard rock Albums New American Shame | |
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Years active 1998 (1998)–2001, 2010–present Associated acts Acid Angels, Green Apple Quick Step, Jet City Fix, The Lemons, Loaded, Supersuckers Past members Terry Bratsch
Jack Stringham Origin Seattle, Washington, United States (1998) Record labels Atlantic Records, Lakeshore Records Similar Green Apple Quick Step, Loaded, Alien Crime Syndicate, Mike Squires, Plexi | ||
New american shame full self titled album
New American Shame is an American hard rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1998. Their current lineup consists of Johnny Reidt (vocals), Jimmy Paulson (lead guitar), Marty Chandler (rhythm guitar), Kelly Wheeler (bass) and Geoff Reading (drums, percussion). Previous members include Terry Bratsch (rhythm guitar) and Jack Stringham (drums, percussion).
Contents
- New american shame full self titled album
- New american shame under it all
- Formation New American Shame and Breakup 19982001
- Reunion 2010present
- Discography
- Band members
- Songs
- References
To date, New American Shame have released one studio album – New American Shame (1999), which was later re-released when the band signed to Atlantic Records.
New american shame under it all
Formation, New American Shame and Breakup (1998–2001)
In 1998, guitarist Jimmy Paulson, formerly of The Lemons, and vocalist Johnny Reidt (often credited as the one-named Johnny) formed New American Shame in Seattle, Washington, adding guitarist Terry Bratsch, bassist Kelly Wheeler and drummer Jack Stringham to complete the band's lineup. Drawing influences from the likes of Aerosmith, Black Sabbath and Jimi Hendrix, the band built a fan base with "powerful live performances." They soon recorded material for their debut album, produced by Paulson, with Brett Eliason and former Seaweed guitarist Clint Werner mixing and engineering the album respectively.
The resulting album, New American Shame, was released on March 9, 1999 through Will Records. Stringham soon left the band and was replaced by former Green Apple Quick Step drummer Geoff Reading with the band playing at SXSW '99. They attracted major-label attention, including Island, before signing with Atlantic Records.
Atlantic re-released the band's debut album with minor track adjustments and additional drums by Reading. "Under it All" was chosen as the first single, which peaked at number 35 on the Mainstream Rock Chart. A tour of the US, with The Cult, and Japan followed. By 2001, the band walked away from their deal with Atlantic and disbanded soon afterwards.
Reunion (2010–present)
In 2010, New American Shame reunited, with Bratsch replaced by Supersuckers guitarist Marty Chandler, playing their first show in over 9 years on November 7 at Hell's Kitchen in Tacoma, Washington.
Discography
1. Under It All
2. Broken Bones
3. What's It To You
4. American Shame
5. Down In The Valley
6. Rather Be Rich
7. Skin Up
8. Somethin' Right
9. Sex Teen
10. Lesson In Cool
11. Auburn
12. Doghouse
13. Rusted Wings (Japan bonus track from the Crow: Salvation Soundtrack of 2000)
Band members
Songs
Under It AllNew American Shame · 1999
Broken BonesNew American Shame · 1999
What's It to YouNew American Shame · 1999